Woo! Hoo!!!!! I am beyond excited for you!! I love when a long time dream comes to fruition. Well deserved my dear friend you have worked long and hard for this!!It is now your time to celebrate with new counters and new bathrooms!! xo Kathysue

Try Goof Off or Krud Kutter to get that silicone off. Also you MIGHT be able to scrape it off if your tub is porcelain using a glass scraper (one of those little tools that has a single sided razor blade mounted in it). This reno is VERY EXCITING! Can't wait to see your finished product!

YAY!! I love this kind of stuff! Demolition and renewal! They got a lot done quickly! That's the only way to do it!! Ever since the movie Something's Gotta Give I've been saying how much I loved that kitchen! I'm betting you are going with the soapstone!! :-) I have heard though that as it ages it's patina changes. Can't wait to see what you picked!